Repot and leaf propagation

Repot and leaf propagation#366950

By cryostasis -  Thu Oct 08, 2020 4:26 pm
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- Thu Oct 08, 2020 4:26 pm #366950

Been repotting my some of my venus flytrap and been doing so without any problems. But on a google search I found an article where they cut the traps of the plant after repot. The same goes for the leaves that they want to propagate.

Is there a reason why they cut the traps of the leaves after a repot? Also the same questions for the leaf propagation.

Re: Repot and leaf propagation#366952

By Panman -  Thu Oct 08, 2020 4:46 pm
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- Thu Oct 08, 2020 4:46 pm #366952

I can't think of any reason to to this on a flytrap. If the traps are green, then they are helping with photosynthesis. I understand cutting back leaves/traps on a larger leaved plant like nepenthes to reduce moisture loss, but not for flytraps.

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Re: Repot and leaf propagation#367022

By cryostasis -  Fri Oct 09, 2020 8:31 am
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- Fri Oct 09, 2020 8:31 am #367022

Ahh got it ill juat keep doing the thing being done before. TY

Re: Repot and leaf propagation#367074

By P A U L -  Fri Oct 09, 2020 8:12 pm
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- Fri Oct 09, 2020 8:12 pm #367074

possibly to prevent the plant from using trap/digestion energy and focus it entirely for regeneration? i don't know. i'm guessing here.

OH SNAP!

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